I have always climbed mountains for the trees to whisper to me. It is a space to find the headspace to gather my thoughts, and a powerful reminder of what our amazing bodies can achieve when we truly need them to. There is a profound clarity that comes from elevation. The physical effort strips away the noise of the daily routine, leaving only the rhythm of the ascent. A concept that perfectly captures this essence of stepping onto a steep, unpredictable trail is Misogi. Root

“How am I doing?” is a great question to ask in life. Reflecting on our progress in any domain allows us to make course corrections and improve our chances of success. Naturally, we strongly encourage asking this question about your financial life, and it’s what our regular planning meetings with clients are built around.

If you have read the financial press, you will have noticed that space is suddenly everywhere. The reason comes down to one number: the cost of reaching orbit has fallen by more than 95% since 2011. That collapse is why venture capitalists have poured more than $200 billion into space and defence startups since 2020, and why SpaceX's June 2026 listing on the Nasdaq became the largest IPO in history. Humans have been launching rockets since the 1950s, and satellites are hardly